Research Assistant (ASSIST) Training

The First Rung, and How Not to Slip Off It

The entry point into clinical research, written for someone who has never worked in it: what the job is and what it is not, following a protocol instruction exactly, what to do when the instruction does not fit, talking to participants without straying into clinical advice, confidentiality and participant numbers, making a record someone can rely on years later, copying without introducing an error, noticing what has to be told to someone, preparing visits and supplies, and above all knowing the edge of your own authority. It assumes no prior industry knowledge.

30 lessons, about 45 minutes. Free, in your language.

What This Job Is, and What It Is Not

Following an Instruction Exactly

When the Instruction Does Not Fit

Talking to Participants

Confidentiality and What You Do Not Say

Writing It Down So It Can Be Relied On

Copying Without Introducing an Error

Noticing What Has to Be Told to Someone

Preparing Visits, Rooms and Supplies

The Edge of Your Own Authority